Few would argue that extracurricular activities like youth work do not help to create well-rounded citizens, so why has it received less than a page in the 116-page report of former chief inspector of schools Mike Tomlinson on the future of the 14-19 curriculum?
Tom Wylie, chief executive of The National Youth Agency (NYA), says the report could have gone further, calling it "a step in the right direction, albeit a touch cautious". John Bateman, chief executive of UK Youth, agrees: "Wider activities were not given the prominence we might have hoped for. It's a shame youth services and youth work didn't get much of a mention and were so tentatively worded."
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
